Recycling on Campus

You see them all over the campus. Recycling bins are in every building for your convenience. Below is a list of the items that we recycle here on campus. Please take the time to look at these items and help us to do our part.

PLASTICS

We can only recycle plastics that are marked with a #1 - #5. Market factors and local material processors determine what we can and cannot recycle. In the Grand Rapids area the types of plastics mentioned above are the only recyclable densities; all other must be discarded as trash.

To determine the density, simply look on the bottom of the container for its number. #1 and #2 plastics should be rinsed, caps removed, and placed in the recycling box labeled, PLASTICS AND CANS. We are not able to accept any type of Styrofoam as our vendors no longer will take it. We are also unable to accept packing peanuts.

GLASS

Glass containers should be rinsed, caps removed and placed in the recycling container labeled GLASS. We can accept clear, brown and green glass but not window glass, fish bowls or any other kind cups and food holders.

CANS

We can recycle all types of metal. In the case of aluminum food cans, please rinse clean and flatten them if possible. Absolutely no aerosol cans!

BATTERIES

We recycle all types of household batteries. Car batteries will not be accepted!

CARDBOARD

We accept corrugated and non-corrugated cardboard. Please flatten your cardboard boxes and set NEXT to the recycling boxes.

PAPER

We can recycle any type of paper up to the thickness of a manila folder or as thin as newsprint. Tissue paper and paper towels are not recyclable. We also recycle magazines, paperback books, notebooks and general office paper. PLEASE, no sticky labels or self-adhesive materials i.e. post it notes or Avery labels. Also, hardcover books can be recycled if left with cardboard boxes.